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Saudi Film Commission Joins Asian Film Commissions Network

Saudi Film Commission Joins Asian Film Commissions Network
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Saudi Film Commission Joins Asian Film Commissions Network

Saudi Film Commission Joins Asian Film Commissions Network

The Saudi Film Commission has joined the Asian Film Commissions Network (AFCNet), a non-profit organization established in 2004. The network represents over 50 members across 19 countries and regions in Asia, including film commissions, production offices, and other related organizations. This strategic move aims to foster collaboration with international partners and build partnerships that drive the exchange of knowledge and expertise.
The Saudi Film Commission’s membership in AFCNet is a key milestone in its mission to develop the film industry by supporting local and regional film projects and encouraging co-productions.
This step underscores the commission’s commitment to advancing the Kingdom’s film industry, fostering cultural exchange within the global cinematic community, and contributing to the overall growth of the region’s film industry, SPA reported.
The commission is committed to creating new opportunities for filmmakers and other creatives by providing innovative platforms to showcase their work, supporting distribution channels, promoting the Kingdom as a premier filming destination, and offering competitive incentive programs. These initiatives are designed to accelerate the production of high-quality cinematic content and position Saudi Arabia as a hub for creative excellence.
Joining AFCNet not only reinforces the commission's standing on the global cinematic map but also complements its recent membership of the Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI), announced in June 2024, aimed at enhancing Saudi Arabia’s presence in the global film industry and facilitating collaboration between national production companies, local talents, and international counterparts.

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Fire Damages a 19th Century District Town Hall in Paris, Leaving the Bell Tower at Risk of Collapse

This photo provided by the Paris Fire Brigade (BSPP) shows the roof and the spire of the Paris 12th district town hall burning early Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 in Paris. (P Millet/BSPP via AP)
This photo provided by the Paris Fire Brigade (BSPP) shows the roof and the spire of the Paris 12th district town hall burning early Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 in Paris. (P Millet/BSPP via AP)
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Fire Damages a 19th Century District Town Hall in Paris, Leaving the Bell Tower at Risk of Collapse

This photo provided by the Paris Fire Brigade (BSPP) shows the roof and the spire of the Paris 12th district town hall burning early Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 in Paris. (P Millet/BSPP via AP)
This photo provided by the Paris Fire Brigade (BSPP) shows the roof and the spire of the Paris 12th district town hall burning early Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 in Paris. (P Millet/BSPP via AP)

Fire engulfed the town hall of Paris’ 12th district early Monday, causing no casualties but severely damaging the bell tower of the 19th century building.

Paris police prefect Laurent Nunez said the fire broke at 3:20 a.m. in the roof of the building. About 150 firefighters battled the flames and the fire was extinguished in the morning, Nunez said, The AP reported.

He warned there was a “risk of collapse” of the upper part of the bell tower. A security area has been set up around the building.

An investigation will seek to determine the causes of the fire, Nunez said.

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo praised in a statement the “exceptional intervention” of the Paris fire department and said “all public services for residents have been maintained and will be provided in the 11th district town hall."

The 12th district town hall was built in 1876 with a 36-meter (118-foot) high bell tower on top of its main entrance.